Compressiceps Cichlid Altolamprologus compressiceps
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Altolamprologus compressiceps
Origin region
Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Mid-Bottom
Adult size (cm)
15.00
Minimum tank (L)
150
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Diet
Carnivore (micro-predator)
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
24.0–27.0
pH
8.00–9.20
GH (dGH)
10.0–20.0
KH (dKH)
9.0–18.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00
Habitat & environment
Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Feeding
Carnivore (micro-predator)
Temperament & behaviour
Semi-aggressive
Breeding & care
Cave spawner; pairs territorial in breeding season.
Notes
Powerful jaws for cracking crustaceans/snails; needs rocky retreats.